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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1215 PM MDT Tue Sep 3 2024
 

MTZ005-006-031900-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-
1215 PM MDT Tue Sep 3 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Ravalli County through 100 PM MDT...

At 1215 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Victor, or 14 miles north of Hamilton, moving north at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half-inch size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Stevensville, Victor, Florence, and Bell Crossing.

This includes Highway 93 S between mile markers 55 and 75.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4636 11401 4638 11427 4665 11428 4665 11388
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 187DEG 10KT 4645 11414 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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